ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 227g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 35/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 54/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (76/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 180.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (42/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (67/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (76/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.